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Commission Tracking

Fair, accurate, automatic

Eliminate manual commission calculations forever. Set rates per artist, service, or product. The system automatically calculates and tracks commissions in real-time. Artists see their earnings, you have complete records, and payroll is a breeze.

  • Automatic calculation on every transaction
  • Custom rates per artist, service, or product
  • Tiered rates that reward top performers
  • Real-time earnings visibility for artists
  • Payroll-ready reports with one click
  • Product commissions separate from services
Commission Tracking Demo
10x
Faster workflow

Feature Specifications

Calculation
Automatic
Rate Types
5+
Accuracy
100%
Payroll Export
Yes

How Studios Use This

Real-world applications that drive results

Percentage Commission

Set a percentage of service revenue for each artist. Most common for employee arrangements.

Tiered Rates

Lower commission rates as revenue increases. Rewards high performers with better splits.

Product Commission

Different rates for product sales vs. services. Track retail separately from session work.

Tip Handling

Configure how tips are allocated. 100% to artist, split with studio, or custom rules.

Service-Based

Different commission rates for different services. Higher rates for complex work.

Performance Bonuses

Automatic bonuses when artists hit targets. Monthly or quarterly goal-based rewards.

Why Studios Love Commission Tracking

  • Eliminate manual calculation errors
  • Artists see earnings in real-time
  • Fair, transparent compensation
  • Payroll takes minutes instead of hours
  • Reward top performers automatically
  • Complete audit trail for every dollar
  • Reduce payment disputes to zero
  • Simplify tax reporting
I used to spend Sunday nights calculating commissions for 12 artists. Now it's completely automatic. No more spreadsheet errors, no more disputes. Artists trust the system.
M
Marcus Johnson
Studio Manager, Black Canvas Tattoo, Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Commission Tracking

How are commissions calculated?

When a payment is processed, the system applies the artist's configured commission rate automatically. You see gross revenue, commission amount, and net for both studio and artist.

Can I set different rates for different artists?

Yes! Each artist can have their own base rate, tiered structures, product rates, and tip handling. Complete flexibility for different arrangements.

What about tiered commissions?

Create tiers like: 0-$5K at 50%, $5K-$10K at 55%, $10K+ at 60%. Artists automatically move between tiers as they hit targets.

How do artists see their earnings?

Each artist has a dashboard showing real-time earnings, pending commissions, payout history, and progress toward tier thresholds.

Does it integrate with payroll?

Export commission reports for any date range to CSV, Excel, or directly to QuickBooks/Xero. All data your accountant needs.

What happens with refunds?

Commission adjustments are automatically calculated when refunds are processed. Complete audit trail shows original and adjusted amounts.

Ready to Try Commission Tracking?

Join thousands of studios already using our platform. Start your free trial today.

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